contortionist

noun — 2 senses

contortionist

noun

/kənˈtɔː(ɹ)ʃənɪst/

Etymology From contortion + -ist.

1

An acrobat who is capable of twisting their body into unusual positions.

2

One who twists words and phrases.

Derived terms
contortionistic
Related terms
contort, contortion, contortionism

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